I can’t wait for you to try these paleo and gluten free Healthy Avocado Brownies!! They’re so moist and fudgey, rich and chocolatey! They’re the perfect decadent dessert recipe you can feel good about!
I’m really big on brownies. In middle school and high school my friends and I would go on weekly dates to T.G.I.Fridays before we went to the movies. And, I know high school was a million years ago but…
If T.G.I.Fridays is still offering their brownie sundae. I strongly suggest you give it a go. I used to order it it every time, without fail. Because guys, that gooey brownie center? It’s what dreams are made of.
So I like brownies. I’m not one to pick favorites, but brownies and chocolate chip cookies tie for my favorite desserts. Of. All. Time. There, I said it.
A little while ago I made some chocolate pudding with some sneaky avocado in there. It was so creamy and silky smooth that it got me thinking… what other chocolatey tasties can I make from avocado?
Now, I know I have a few brownies on my site. Liiike these gooey brownies, or this brownie skillet, or these no bake peppermint brownies. Me likey the brownies.
THESE brownies, though. Oh emm gee I love these brownies!! They are so dark, rich, chocolatey, and DELICIOUS. They have a cakey texture and are super moist and I couldn’t be happier with how they tuned out. Also, super noteworthy: I offered my kids a brownie after dinner and my older son was SO into it. Like, ate it all.
I love when I sneak healthy things into my kids diet and they don’t even know about it. Mwahaha! So, these brownies are totally family friendly in my opinion! Especially if you have a little nugget that looooves the chocolate. Ok, let’s get baking!
Place your large avocado, eggs, vanilla, coconut sugar, and ghee (butter or coconut oil works too) in your food processor. Process until it’s completely creamed together.
Add the almond flour (cashew or hazelnut flour works too), cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt to the food processor. Process until completely combined.
Add the chocolate chips and pulse a few times to get the chocolate chips incorporated.
Line a square pan with parchment paper. I used a 9×9 inch pan, but 8×8 inch will work too. If you’re using an 8×8, you’ll get thicker brownies and may just have to bake them for about 5 more minutes.
Pour the batter into the pan and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle with additional chocolate chips and bake for 17 – 20 minutes until the top is set and it bounces back when you gently touch it with your finger.
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I can’t wait for you to try these paleo and gluten free Healthy Avocado Brownies!! They’re so moist and fudgey, rich and chocolatey! They’re the perfect decadent dessert recipe you can feel good about!
Ingredients
- 1 large avocado
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 3 tablespoons ghee, room temperature (coconut oil or butter works too)
- 1/2 cup blanched almond flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F.
- Place your large avocado, eggs, vanilla, coconut sugar, and ghee (butter or coconut oil works too) in your food processor.
- Process until it’s completely creamed together.
- Add the almond flour (cashew or hazelnut flour works too), cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt to the food processor.
- Process until completely combined.
- Add the chocolate chips and pulse a few times to get the chocolate chips incorporated.
- Line a square pan with parchment paper. I used a 9×9 inch pan, but 8×8 inch will work too. If you’re using an 8×8, you’ll get thicker brownies and may just have to bake them for about 5 more minutes.
- Pour the batter into the pan and spread it out evenly.
- Sprinkle with additional chocolate chips and bake for 17 – 20 minutes until the top is set and it bounces back when you gently touch it with your finger.
Enjoy!! xo
I just made these and they are amazing! Thank you for the healthy brownie recipe.
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Yay!! I’m so glad you like them!! xo
Just made these OMG! amazing. they are so perfect! THANK YOU! I cant wait to play around with adding other fix-ins on top of chocolate chips! did you try walnuts?
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Ah walnuts sound so fun!! I’m so glad you like them!! xo
How do you store these?
I’d store them in the fridge!
These brownies are Amazing. My husband loves them. Thank you!
I’m so happy you guys like them!! xo
What could I replace the coconut sugar with? Would maple syrup or honey work? Thanks so much.
Hi Maria! I’ve never tried replacing it with a sticky sweetener for this recipe. I may reduce the measurement a bit, but it should work! Let me know how you make out!! xo
Could you replace the almond flour with coconut flour?
I would stay away from coconut flour as a sub because it tends to dry things out more than almond flour. Maybe try hazelnut flour or cashew flour! xo
Amazing!!! Tried this recipe last night and WOWZA they’re good. I cooked them in a cupcake pan and they came out like mini chocolate cakes. Sooo good!!!!
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Yay!! I’m so happy you guys like them! The cupcake pan sounds like SUCH a good idea!! xo
Has anyone replaced the eggs with applesauce?
Can you replace the Ghee?
Hi Regan!
Yes, you can use butter or coconut oil! Enjoy!! xo
My kids loved these Thankyou
Yay!! I’m so happy to hear that!! xo
The texture was great but there was far too much cocoa! It was so bitter! I want to try again without so much but do I need to have more almond flour to compensate?
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No, you can just decrease the cocoa if it’s too much for you and don’t have to adjust the almond flour. Or maybe buy a lighter cocoa or sweetener cocoa? These are rich and dark chocolate brownies which maybe isn’t what you like!